Research

Positioned to meet national and global imperatives in energy, environment security, health and economic prosperity, Washington University takes its responsibility seriously. Through innovative research, the university is committed to creating the new knowledge necessary to achieve a bright and sustainable future.

$548.7 million Total research support in fiscal year 2013

$402 million Federal research support in fiscal year 2013

More than 3,000 research projects under way each year.

Areas of Focus

Medical research to translate basic science discoveries into solutions for the world's biggest health problems

Innovation and entrepreneurial research to create intellectual
property and advance research
for the greatest public good

Environmental and energy research to discover innovations that can
reduce greenhouse emissions and
slow global warming

Advancing Human Health

Washington University Physicians:

1,256 full-time faculty at the School of Medicine representing more than 75 specialities provided clinical care to more than 430,000 children and adults at 49 clinical sites through Washington University Physicians, one of the five largest academic clinical practices in the nation, in fiscal year 2013.

941,849 outpatient visits to Washington University Physicians in fiscal year 2012.

Student-organized clinics, established by medical students and staffed by students and faculty, provide free medical care to needy people in the St. Louis community.

Health Outreach Program

works as a connector,
convener, and catalyst
across all seven schools of
Washington University to tackle
regional and global public health
challenges. It bridges disciplines to
stimulate innovation and improve
population health by advancing
research, practice, training, education,
community partnerships, and
public policy.

Global Leadership

Washington University's overarching goal is to enhance our leadership today to benefit America and the world tomorrow. We will achieve this goal by focusing on the key issues facing a global society, leading to a better quality of life for all.

A select group of 28 research universities around the world partner with Washington University,
sharing the same commitment to excellence in research and to the importance of international collaboration,
through the McDonnell International Scholars Academy. Future global leaders from partner institutions are
mentored at the university as they pursue graduate and professional degrees.
In addition, the academy fosters collaborative research and educational efforts on key issues:

Making a difference in the community

Close to 600 university/community partnerships are sustained each year.

67% of undergraduate students participate in community service — 23% during all four years

54% of freshmen

69% of sophomores

71% of juniors

73% of seniors

Graduate and professional students support community organizations through practica and clinics connected to their degree programs, including law, social work, medicine and physical therapy. They receive practical hands-on learning while simultaneously increasing the capacity of local, national and international organizations.

Endowment spending as percentage of revenues in fiscal year 2013

10%Endowment spending

90%All other revenues

Charity Navigator has given Washington University a 4-star rating, the highest possible rating, for commitment to fiscal responsibility; accountability and transparency; and ability to manage, steward and grow resources efficiently since 2002.